Teen Adoption

Hi. I have some serious questions that I wish that you all would/could answer for me. First off let me tell you this, I am 16 years old and I am from Kentucky. At work, people have been telling me that I look older, and Happy Mothers day. When I tell them that I don't have a child, they apologize of course and it's made me realize that I want to adopt a child. I've been seriously considering Adoption since then. The thing that really irritates me is that Teenagers (18 years old) can not adopt a child. When you are 18 years old you are considered an adult, why can't we adopt children? I have already been in search for a child and found one named Antwon and he is from Florida. I know you are thinking "You're way too young to adopt" and it may be so, but I am capable to support a child. I've had so many child care classes voluntarily, and I've had a medical training course, and I'm about to graduate high school. I plan for my future, and lately I've been planning for a future for my child. I've already planned. Can someone help me with Kentucky Laws about adoption or can someone give me an email address so that I am able to contact an agency to talk to them about this situation? I've looked but there are no email addresses that I can find, just website addresses and phone. Instead of calling over the phone, I'd rather email because I would have the information in writing. I appreciate this so much, and I hope that you all don't look at me as a teenager because personally, I'm a mature one that is not like most, and I plan for my future. And is it harder for a white female to adopt an african american child? Thank you so much for your time and patients. God bless you all! *In the picture is the boy I wish to adopt* [Edited To Remove a childs photograph for confidentiality purposes.]